Yena

Yena is a girl's name that is common in both China and Korea. In Chinese, it is interpreted as 'the elegant radiant one' and is composed of the characters yè (晔) for 'bright', 'radiant' and nà (娜) for 'graceful', 'elegant'.

What does the name Yena mean?

Yena is a female first name found in Chinese and Korean cultures. The Chinese meaning describes it as 'the elegant radiant one', derived from the characters yè (晔) for 'bright', 'radiant' and nà (娜) for 'graceful' or 'delicate'. In Korean, Yena is often translated as 'the graceful artist' or 'the astute elegant one'. Here, the Korean components ye (藝) for 'art' or 'talent' and ye (叡) for 'wise' and na (娜) for 'elegant' or 'delicate' are used.

Where does the name Yena come from?

Yena is a female first name with roots in the Chinese and Korean languages, carrying the meaning 'the elegant radiant one'. The composition in Chinese includes yè (晔) for 'bright', 'radiant' and nà (娜) for 'graceful'. In Korean, Yena is complemented by the elements ye (藝) for 'art' and 'talent' or ye (叡) for 'wise' and na (娜) for 'elegant'. The relevant languages are Chinese and Korean.

How do you pronounce Yena?

Yena is pronounced like 'Je-na'.

Popularity

In Germany, Yena is considered a rare first name. In 2022, it ranked 5,539th on the list of the most common names for girls. Its best ranking was achieved in 2014 at 2,714th place. Over the last ten years, Yena has been given as a first name fewer than ten times, placing it at 11,442nd in the ten-year statistics. Between 2010 and 2024, it ranks 8,112th.

Famous people

• Choi Yena (singer)